Stronger: A Family Strengthening Toolkit

Your DIY guide to building a family strengthening kit and using it to see your family thrive!

What you'll learn

Put together a family strengthening kit based on 5 pillars

Explain and participate in the numerous activities involved in the kit

Feel more connected to their kids

See an increase in the quality of family time through use of the activities in the kit

Feel better equipped to have hard conversations with their kids

Requirements

The Stronger course is designed to be accessible and engaging for parents and caregivers, as well as the para-professionals who support them. There are no formal prerequisites to participate, but to get the most out of the course, it’s helpful if participants have a willingness to explore new ideas and practice activities with their families is essential for success.

Description

Discover the tools to help your family thrive with Stronger - Your DIY guide to building a family strengthening kit and using it to see your family thrive! This practical and engaging course is designed for parents and caregivers. In this course, you'll learn how to create your very own family strengthening kit—a collection of fun, hands-on activities and resources tailored to promote growth and connection within your family.Through step-by-step guidance, we’ll teach you how to use each item in the kit effectively to deepen relationships, nurture individual and collective strengths, and create a sense of belonging. Whether you're looking to improve communication, enhance problem-solving skills, or foster emotional well-being, Stronger provides actionable strategies to help your family navigate life’s challenges together.The course is packed with practical tips and tools that fit seamlessly into your daily routines, ensuring your efforts to strengthen your family are fun and sustainable. Activities are adaptable for families of all dynamics and are designed to engage children across different age groups.By the end of Stronger, you'll have a powerful toolbox of activities and the confidence to use them, making family life not only more connected but also more joyful. Begin your journey toward a stronger, more resilient family today!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Module 1: What is a Family Strengthening Kit?

Lecture 2 What is a Family Strengthening Kit?

Lecture 3 Purpose of the Family Strengthening Kit

Lecture 4 Contents of the Family Strengthening Kit

Section 3: Family Time

Lecture 5 Introduction to Family Time

Lecture 6 Importance of Family Time

Lecture 7 Family Time Activities

Section 4: Coping with Big Feelings

Lecture 8 Introduction

Lecture 9 The importance of learning to Cope with Feelings

Lecture 10 Emotional Regulation Activities

Section 5: Encouraging Learning in the Home

Lecture 11 Introduction

Lecture 12 How to Encourage Learning in the Home

Lecture 13 Activities to Foster a Love of Learning

Section 6: Having Hard Conversations

Lecture 14 Introduction

Lecture 15 Why having Hard Conversations is Important

Lecture 16 Activities to help with a Hard Conversation

Section 7: Managing Challenging Behaviour

Lecture 17 Introduction

Lecture 18 Why using Positive Discipline is helpful in Managing Challenging Behaviour

Lecture 19 Activities in the Kit to help with Managing Challenging Behaviour

Section 8: Next Steps

Lecture 20 Recap of the Journey

Parents and caregivers with children living in the home, as well as paraprofessionals working with families.